CODY BELLINGER NEWS

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger has hairline fracture in left fibula, out indefinitely SAN DIEGO — Earlier in the week, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts seemed encouraged by the progress Cody Bellinger was making in his return from...

APRIL 17, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger has a hairline fracture of his left fibula Bellinger’s recovery from a calf injury suffered on April 5 had hit “a plateau,” according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. A further examin...

APRIL 17, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Molly Knight: Dave Roberts just announced that Cody Bellinger... - The Athletic Dave Roberts just announced that Cody Bellinger has a hairline fracture in his lower left leg. “It’s not a day to day thing.”

APRIL 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bellinger has hairline fracture in left fibula Cody Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf contusion after being cleated on a close play against the A's on April...

APRIL 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

Dealing with hairline fracture Bellinger recently underwent tests that showed a hairline fracture in his left fibula, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said that Bellinger had plateaued in recent days, which prompted his most recent tests. Roberts said that the issue is "not a day-to-day thing," and it's not yet clear when Bellinger will be able to return to game action. A timetable for the center fielder's return hasn't yet been established, but Zach McKinstry could continue to see an uptick in playing time while Bellinger is sidelined.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler expected to start for Los Angeles at San Diego

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the San Diego Padres

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely for weekend series Bellinger (calf) is very unlikely to return to the field for the team's weekend series against San Diego, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact When manager Dave Roberts was asked about Bellinger's opportunity to return over the weekend, he replied "I'm not going to say zero, but it's close to that number." Bellinger's extended absence should mean that Zach McKinstry continues to see an uptick in playing time.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Carrasco's rehab timetable, Cody Bellinger's 'tricky' calf and more from the injury mailbag Virginia Zakas of inside injuries jumps into the mailbag and answers subscriber questions on Cody Bellinger, Carlos Carrasco and more

APRIL 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rockies look to break 5-game skid

Colorado heads into the matchup against Los Angeles in a rut, losers of five straight

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turner powers Dodgers past Rockies 4-2 for 5th straight win

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 4-2 for their fifth consecutive win and the Rockies' fifth straight loss

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not yet running at full speed Bellinger (calf) still can't run at full speed and is still experiencing some swelling, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that he was hesitant to put a date on Bellinger's expected return. He is swinging the bat in the cage but has not yet started taking on-field batting practice. Bellinger will join the team on the road trip that runs from Friday through Tuesday, and it's possible he could be activated sometime during that span.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping Rockies look to end 4-game losing streak

Colorado will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Rockies take on Los Angeles

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw barely outduels Scherzer, Dodgers sweep Nats 3-0

Clayton Kershaw pitched six innings of five-hit ball in an outstanding duel with Max Scherzer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers swept three games from the Washington Nationals with a 3-...

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Completes agility work Bellinger (calf) was able to complete some light agility drills under the supervision of trainers Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact The activity is seemingly a small sign of progress for Bellinger, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left calf contusion. The Dodgers have already ruled out structural damage or stress fractures to the calf after sending Bellinger for tests days earlier, so the expectation is that the 25-year-old won't require an extended stay on the shelf. His absence should continue to open up regular starts for Zack McKinstry in the corner outfield.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington takes 4-game skid into matchup with Los Angeles

Washington will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Nationals take on Los Angeles

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor's homer propels Dodgers to 9-5 win over Nationals

Chris Taylor hit a three-run homer and Zach McKinstry made big plays with his bat and arm as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-5

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals look to end 3-game skid

Washington heads into the matchup against Los Angeles in a rut, losers of three straight

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turner homers, Dodgers beat Nats 1-0 on champs' ring day

Justin Turner homered in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series championship ring ceremony day with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers put Cody Bellinger on injured list with calf problem

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed former NL MVP Cody Bellinger on the injured list with a bruised left calf

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to injured list Bellinger (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact The 25-year-old has been sidelined since being spiked in the left calf Monday, and he'll now make his way to the injured list after being evaluated all week. Bellinger isn't expected to face a lengthy absence and will be eligible to be activated during next weekend's series at San Diego.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler to start home opener for Los Angeles against the Nationals

Los Angeles hosts Washington for the 2021 home opener

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' winning streak snapped by A's Chris Taylor hit in the leadoff spot and started in center field in Oakland on Wednesday. He provided a spark. Zach McKinstry did, too. It c...

APRIL 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Ruled out through Friday Bellinger (calf) won't play in Friday's home opener against the Nationals, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact A stint on the injured list has not been ruled out for Bellinger, and the Dodgers will see how he feels after a couple days off. No structural damage or stress fractures were revealed after Tuesday's tests, so Bellinger isn't expected to require a lengthy absence even if he lands on the IL

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's rally to beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 for 1st win of season

Mitch Moreland hit an RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 for their first win of the...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betts dealing with stiff back; Bellinger still out The Dodgers are monitoring a pair of situations that have the potential to dramatically impact their season. As expected, Cody Bellinger, wh...

APRIL 7, 2021 • MLB.COM